REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
THROUGH: RANDALL W. MORRISON, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
BY: SCOTT P. SEHM, PE, Public Works Manager
Public Works Department, Design Section
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Maple Avenue Cycle Track Improvements Project - Bid File No. 3740 (Council Districts 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c), Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $184,882 to Glick Corporation of Visalia, CA
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c), Class 1 of the CEQA guidelines, award a construction contract with Glick Corporation, of Visalia, California in the amount of $184,882 as the only bidder and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Maple Avenue Cycle Track Improvements Project will improve cyclist safety along Maple Avenue from Shaw Avenue to Gettysburg Avenue by providing a physical barrier between the cyclist and all roadway vehicles. The project is funded through the State funded Active Transportation Program (ATP), local Measure "C" Bike funds, SB1 Gas Tax, and a local contribution from California State University (CSU), Fresno.
BACKGROUND
The Maple Avenue Cycle Track Improvements Project was initiated in FY19 when the City allocated Measure C and CSU Fresno funds to begin the design of the improvements. The grant funds for construction were obligated and the project was budgeted in the adopted FY20 Capital Budget by City Council. Preliminary engineering design and project management took approximately two years.
The scope of the project includes restriping the majority of Maple Avenue, ...
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